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Rheostat Nichrome Wire Groove Type Manufacturer,Supplier and Exporter in India

Product Code : ILS-EAE-10797

Indian Lab Suppliers supplies the Rheostat Nichrome Wire Groove Type (Product ID: 10797) as part of its electrical and electronics range. It is a sliding rheostat wound with nichrome wire on a porcelain tube, for use as a variable resistance or potential divider.

Quick Answer

Nichrome wire is wound on an insulated, heat-resistant porcelain tube clamped between moulded bakelite or aluminium supports by a rod and nuts. The slider is a heavy brass block with a phosphor-bronze double contact that moves along a guide rod. Three brass terminals connect to the slider and to both ends of the winding. Models cover current ratings from 0.3 A to 6.5 A; please confirm the resistance value at quotation.

Key Specifications

Parameter	Detail
Winding	Nichrome wire
Former	Insulated, heat-resistant porcelain tube
End supports	Moulded bakelite or aluminium
Slider	Heavy brass block, phosphor-bronze double contact
Terminals	3 brass
Current rating	0.3 A to 6.5 A, by model

Where This Is Used

It sets current or voltage in general electrical experiments; keep within the rated current, as the tube gets hot. The Rheostat, Constantan (Eureka) Wire (Product ID: 10796) is the constantan-wound alternative. Browse the full Electrical and Electronics range or related Electricity and Magnetism products.